Author: tjiskavw

yep - this is the actual name of an area in Kochi which is comprised of a long lane of really cool shops and museums originally established by  Jews. The…

this spice mill dates back to 15th century and spices are still cleaned and prepared there as they were then. The smells in this place were heavenly.

she's the ring leader for a group of women who make candles for the local churches. The process for making them was fascinating to watch but some reason, they don't…

after the spices have been gleaned, this guy bags them and readies them for market. Inside, past him in the room behind are mountains of bags ready for transport.

one room of this spice factory was dedicated to the preparation of cinnamon - all those piles are so pungent it is difficult to breathe in there!

thought these guys were adorable - covered in cinnamon like a construction worker in dirt or a minor in coal dust.

just one of the gorgeous views in Udaipur - city of lakes

built on the banks of Lake Pichola, this stunner is Rajasthan's largest royal residential complex and former abode of the rulers of Mewar.

This pool is in the middle of the City Palace courtyard and was used in the summer to entertain guests - as the guide pointed out-the original concept for a…

The 76th custodian of the Mewar dynasty still lives here with his wife. While the monarchy was abolished in 1971,the royal families still live it up large as successful business…